What is the rationale for courts to require that to obtain a conviction for possession of burglary

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What is the rationale for courts to require that to obtain a conviction for possession of burglary tools the state must prove the accused knowingly had possession of burglar’s tools, knew the tools could be used for a criminal purpose, and intended to use them for such purpose?

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Criminal Law And Procedure

ISBN: 9780495095484

6th Edition

Authors: John M Scheb, John M Scheb II

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